In the Sweet Kitchen: The Definitive Guide to the Baker's Pantry

by Regan Daley

Regan Daley's first encounter with a vanilla bean was an epiphany. The heady aroma was intoxicating and the bottled stuff she was used to paled in comparison. Why had she never noticed the considerable gap between these two forms of the same ingredient? Naturally, a cr?me anglaise made with vanilla extract could not compare to one infused with the dark seeds of a fat, sticky bean. Regan shows us that anyone, from complete culinary virgins to accomplished...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0679309748
• ISBN13: 9780679309741
• Release Date: October 2000
• Publisher: Random House Canada
• Length: 692 Pages
• Weight: 3.20 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Great book

This is a wonderful, fantastic book. It explains everything in plain English, and gives insightful information on ingredients, equipment, and techniques. The author states that everyone can make a dessert as good as the best in the world. The book actually makes me feel as though I can. I found it very inspiring. My baking has improved since reading it. But beware - after you read this book, you will have to go out and buy a whole load of new kitchen gadgets and supplies that you never had but suddenly need!